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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.44, 488.38 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.44, 488.38 and 255.88 is: 352.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.44 : 488.38 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.44/488.38 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.44x = 488.38 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.44x = 124,966.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,966.67/354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.57

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