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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.32, 545.32 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.32, 545.32 and 255.20 is: 352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.32 : 545.32 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.32/545.32 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.32x = 545.32 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.32x = 139,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,165.66/395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.03

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