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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 545.55 and 255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 545.55 and 255.70 is: 383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 545.55 = 255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/545.55 = 255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 545.55 × 255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 139,498.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,498.30/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.13

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