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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.92, 488.24 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.92, 488.24 and 255.72 is: 352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.92 : 488.24 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.92/488.24 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.92x = 488.24 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.92x = 124,852.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,852.73/353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.77

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