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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.22, 544.91 and 255.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.22, 544.91 and 255.27 is: 381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.22 : 544.91 = 255.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.22/544.91 = 255.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.22x = 544.91 × 255.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.22x = 139,097.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,097.90/364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.91

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