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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 523.41 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 523.41 and 255.16 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 523.41 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/523.41 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 523.41 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 133,553.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,553.30/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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