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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.54, 487.57 and 255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.54, 487.57 and 255.94 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.54 : 487.57 = 255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.54/487.57 = 255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.54x = 487.57 × 255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.54x = 124,788.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,788.67/353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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