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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.21, 544.93 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.21, 544.93 and 255.34 is: 352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.21 : 544.93 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.21/544.93 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.21x = 544.93 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.21x = 139,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,142.43/395.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.07

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