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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.04, 575.48 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.04, 575.48 and 255.52 is: 382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.04 : 575.48 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.04/575.48 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.04x = 575.48 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.04x = 147,046.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,046.65/384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.89

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