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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.32, 538.32 and 255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.32, 538.32 and 255.92 is: 384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.32 : 538.32 = 255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.32/538.32 = 255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.32x = 538.32 × 255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.32x = 137,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,766.85/358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.48

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