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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 546.44 and 255.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 546.44 and 255.74 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 546.44 = 255.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/546.44 = 255.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 546.44 × 255.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 139,742.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,742.55/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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