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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.42, 545.96 and 255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.42, 545.96 and 255.62 is: 352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.42 : 545.96 = 255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.42/545.96 = 255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.42x = 545.96 × 255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.42x = 139,556.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,556.20/395.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.93

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