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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.10, 535.80 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.10, 535.80 and 255.04 is: 382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.10 : 535.80 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.10/535.80 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.10x = 535.80 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.10x = 136,650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,650.43/357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.67

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