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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.80, 524.22 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.80, 524.22 and 255.72 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.80 : 524.22 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.80/524.22 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.80x = 524.22 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.80x = 134,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,053.54/379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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