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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.16, 537.92 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.16, 537.92 and 255.88 is: 383.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.16 : 537.92 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.16/537.92 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.16x = 537.92 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.16x = 137,642.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,642.97/359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.24

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