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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.92, 387.04 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.92, 387.04 and 255.76 is: 383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.92 : 387.04 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.92/387.04 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.92x = 387.04 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.92x = 98,989.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,989.35/257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.80

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