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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.13, 537.84 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.13, 537.84 and 255.93 is: 383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.13 : 537.84 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.13/537.84 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.13x = 537.84 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.13x = 137,649.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,649.39/359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.29

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