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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.84, 534.96 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.84, 534.96 and 255 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.84 : 534.96 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.84/534.96 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.84x = 534.96 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.84x = 136,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,414.80/387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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