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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.38, 524.30 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.38, 524.30 and 255.98 is: 352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.38 : 524.30 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.38/524.30 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.38x = 524.30 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.38x = 134,210.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,210.31/380.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.83

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