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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.91, 528.39 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.91, 528.39 and 255.12 is: 381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.91 : 528.39 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.91/528.39 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.91x = 528.39 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.91x = 134,802.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,802.86/352.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.98

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