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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.31, 537.03 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.31, 537.03 and 255.04 is: 382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.31 : 537.03 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.31/537.03 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.31x = 537.03 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.31x = 136,962.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,962.79/358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.24

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