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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 545.13 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 545.13 and 255.30 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 545.13 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/545.13 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 545.13 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 139,171.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,171.69/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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