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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.73, 528.28 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.73, 528.28 and 255.35 is: 382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.73 : 528.28 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.73/528.28 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.73x = 528.28 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.73x = 134,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,893.02/352.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.43

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