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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.56, 523.50 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.56, 523.50 and 255 is: 351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.56 : 523.50 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.56/523.50 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.56x = 523.50 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.56x = 133,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,492.50/379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.70

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