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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.19, 487.71 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.19, 487.71 and 255.76 is: 352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.19 : 487.71 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.19/487.71 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.19x = 487.71 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.19x = 124,736.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,736.71/354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.17

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