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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.85, 545.19 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.85, 545.19 and 255.33 is: 383.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.85 : 545.19 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.85/545.19 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.85x = 545.19 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.85x = 139,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,203.36/362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.64

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