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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.25, 536.92 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.25, 536.92 and 255.56 is: 383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.25 : 536.92 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.25/536.92 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.25x = 536.92 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.25x = 137,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,211.95/358.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.01

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