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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.71, 529.16 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.71, 529.16 and 255.24 is: 382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.71 : 529.16 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.71/529.16 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.71x = 529.16 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.71x = 135,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,061.52/352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.93

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