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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 545.19 and 255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 545.19 and 255.40 is: 383.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 545.19 = 255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/545.19 = 255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 545.19 × 255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 139,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,241.53/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.16

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