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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.45, 545.22 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.45, 545.22 and 255.33 is: 352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.45 : 545.22 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.45/545.22 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.45x = 545.22 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.45x = 139,211.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,211.02/395.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.03

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