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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 544.64 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 544.64 and 255.12 is: 382.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 544.64 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/544.64 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 544.64 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 138,948.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,948.56/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.40

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