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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.80, 523.94 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.80, 523.94 and 255.50 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.80 : 523.94 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.80/523.94 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.80x = 523.94 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.80x = 133,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,866.67/379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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