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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.59, 530.25 and 255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.59, 530.25 and 255.79 is: 383.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.59 : 530.25 = 255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.59/530.25 = 255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.59x = 530.25 × 255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.59x = 135,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,632.69/353.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.59

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