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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.70, 545.68 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.70, 545.68 and 255.86 is: 352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.70 : 545.68 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.70/545.68 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.70x = 545.68 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.70x = 139,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,617.68/395.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.84

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