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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.83, 537.64 and 255.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.83, 537.64 and 255.89 is: 383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.83 : 537.64 = 255.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.83/537.64 = 255.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.83x = 537.64 × 255.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.83x = 137,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,577.40/358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.41

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