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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.01, 524.51 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.01, 524.51 and 255.68 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.01 : 524.51 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.01/524.51 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.01x = 524.51 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.01x = 134,106.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,106.72/380.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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