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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.96, 524.04 and 255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.96, 524.04 and 255.58 is: 352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.96 : 524.04 = 255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.96/524.04 = 255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.96x = 524.04 × 255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.96x = 133,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,934.14/379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.50

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