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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 546.20 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 546.20 and 255.60 is: 383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 546.20 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/546.20 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 546.20 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 139,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,608.72/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.96

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