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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.82, 537.52 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.82, 537.52 and 255.34 is: 383.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.82 : 537.52 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.82/537.52 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.82x = 537.52 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.82x = 137,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,250.36/357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.57

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