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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 527.04 and 255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 527.04 and 255.78 is: 383.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 527.04 = 255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/527.04 = 255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 527.04 × 255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 134,806.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,806.29/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.67

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