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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.09, 394.56 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.09, 394.56 and 255 is: 380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 394.56 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/394.56 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 394.56 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 100,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,612.80/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.98

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