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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 524.31 and 255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 524.31 and 255.77 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 524.31 = 255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/524.31 = 255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 524.31 × 255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 134,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,101.15/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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