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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.49, 529.54 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.49, 529.54 and 255.29 is: 383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.49 : 529.54 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.49/529.54 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.49x = 529.54 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.49x = 135,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,182.98/352.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.51

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