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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 545.56 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 545.56 and 255.34 is: 352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 545.56 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/545.56 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 545.56 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 139,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,303.29/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.52

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