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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 487.56 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 487.56 and 255.64 is: 352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 487.56 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/487.56 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 487.56 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 124,639.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,639.84/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.01

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