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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.89, 532.79 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.89, 532.79 and 255.12 is: 352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.89 : 532.79 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.89/532.79 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.89x = 532.79 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.89x = 135,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,924.11/385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.24

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