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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.65, 405.63 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.65, 405.63 and 255.84 is: 352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.65 : 405.63 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.65/405.63 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.65x = 405.63 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.65x = 103,776.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,776.38/294.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.20

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