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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.04, 367.62 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.04, 367.62 and 255.32 is: 354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.04 : 367.62 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.04/367.62 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.04x = 367.62 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.04x = 93,860.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,860.74/265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.14

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