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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.66, 536.28 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.66, 536.28 and 255.60 is: 383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.66 : 536.28 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.66/536.28 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.66x = 536.28 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.66x = 137,073.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,073.17/357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.25

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