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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.81, 532.63 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.81, 532.63 and 255.20 is: 352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.81 : 532.63 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.81/532.63 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.81x = 532.63 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.81x = 135,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,924.51/385.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.31

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