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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 546.66 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 546.66 and 255.36 is: 383.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 546.66 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/546.66 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 546.66 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 139,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,595.10/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.23

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