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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 575.49 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 575.49 and 255.50 is: 382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 575.49 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/575.49 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 575.49 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 147,037.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,037.70/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.89

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