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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.10, 528.84 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.10, 528.84 and 255.72 is: 382.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.10 : 528.84 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.10/528.84 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.10x = 528.84 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.10x = 135,234.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,234.96/353.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.99

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