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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.93, 524.11 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.93, 524.11 and 255.59 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.93 : 524.11 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.93/524.11 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.93x = 524.11 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.93x = 133,956.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,956.00/379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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