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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 527.31 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 527.31 and 255.06 is: 382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 527.31 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/527.31 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 527.31 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 134,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,495.69/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.59

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