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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.17, 537.76 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.17, 537.76 and 255.30 is: 382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.17 : 537.76 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.17/537.76 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.17x = 537.76 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.17x = 137,290.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,290.13/359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.24

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