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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.88, 548.86 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.88, 548.86 and 255.86 is: 383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.88 : 548.86 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.88/548.86 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.88x = 548.86 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.88x = 140,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,430.47/365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.81

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