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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.27, 544.96 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.27, 544.96 and 255.14 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.27 : 544.96 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.27/544.96 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.27x = 544.96 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.27x = 139,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,040.73/395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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