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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.01, 393.43 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.01, 393.43 and 255.30 is: 380.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.01 : 393.43 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.01/393.43 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.01x = 393.43 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.01x = 100,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,444.30/264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.46

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