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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 532.71 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 532.71 and 255.18 is: 352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 532.71 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/532.71 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 532.71 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 135,936.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,936.94/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.19

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