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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.77, 523.97 and 255.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.77, 523.97 and 255.57 is: 352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.77 : 523.97 = 255.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.77/523.97 = 255.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.77x = 523.97 × 255.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.77x = 133,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,907.12/379.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.61

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