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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.46, 574.95 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.46, 574.95 and 255.06 is: 382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.46 : 574.95 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.46/574.95 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.46x = 574.95 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.46x = 146,646.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,646.75/383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.43

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