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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 537.71 and 255.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 537.71 and 255.87 is: 383.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 537.71 = 255.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/537.71 = 255.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 537.71 × 255.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 137,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,582.58/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.61

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