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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.56, 529.26 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.56, 529.26 and 255.68 is: 382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.56 : 529.26 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.56/529.26 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.56x = 529.26 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.56x = 135,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,321.20/353.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.74

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