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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.39, 545.97 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.39, 545.97 and 255.98 is: 383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.39 : 545.97 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.39/545.97 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.39x = 545.97 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.39x = 139,759.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,759.73/364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.55

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