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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.88, 574.38 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.88, 574.38 and 255 is: 381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.88 : 574.38 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.88/574.38 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.88x = 574.38 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.88x = 146,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,466.90/383.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.54

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