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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 545.74 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 545.74 and 255.46 is: 352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 545.74 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/545.74 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 545.74 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 139,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,414.74/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.70

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