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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.68, 537.64 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.68, 537.64 and 255.61 is: 383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.68 : 537.64 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.68/537.64 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.68x = 537.64 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.68x = 137,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,423.17/358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.14

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