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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.01, 534.06 and 255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.01, 534.06 and 255.79 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.01 : 534.06 = 255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.01/534.06 = 255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.01x = 534.06 × 255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.01x = 136,607.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,607.21/387.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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