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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.97, 532.58 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.97, 532.58 and 255.15 is: 352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.97 : 532.58 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.97/532.58 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.97x = 532.58 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.97x = 135,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,886.51/385.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.07

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