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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.76, 546.04 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.76, 546.04 and 255.88 is: 353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.76 : 546.04 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.76/546.04 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.76x = 546.04 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.76x = 139,720.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,720.28/395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.04

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