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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.04, 486.88 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.04, 486.88 and 255.44 is: 352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.04 : 486.88 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.04/486.88 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.04x = 486.88 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.04x = 124,368.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,368.63/353.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.28

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