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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 529.56 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 529.56 and 255.90 is: 382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 529.56 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/529.56 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 529.56 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 135,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,514.40/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.81

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