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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.19, 500.06 and 255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.19, 500.06 and 255.58 is: 384.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.19 : 500.06 = 255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.19/500.06 = 255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.19x = 500.06 × 255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.19x = 127,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,804.72/332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.73

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