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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.72, 487.27 and 255.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.72, 487.27 and 255.00 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.72 : 487.27 = 255.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.72/487.27 = 255.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.72x = 487.27 × 255.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.72x = 124,251.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,251.82/352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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