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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.11, 525.76 and 255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.11, 525.76 and 255.13 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.11 : 525.76 = 255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.11/525.76 = 255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.11x = 525.76 × 255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.11x = 134,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,135.20/381.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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