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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 545.04 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 545.04 and 255.28 is: 383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 545.04 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/545.04 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 545.04 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 139,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,137.81/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.13

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