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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.29, 535.71 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.29, 535.71 and 255.59 is: 352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.29 : 535.71 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.29/535.71 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.29x = 535.71 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.29x = 136,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,922.41/388.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.63

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