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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.84, 544.68 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.84, 544.68 and 255.36 is: 382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.84 : 544.68 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.84/544.68 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.84x = 544.68 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.84x = 139,089.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,089.48/363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.28

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