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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 555.96 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 555.96 and 255.20 is: 382.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 555.96 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/555.96 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 555.96 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 141,880.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,880.99/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.49

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