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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.79, 546.11 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.79, 546.11 and 255.86 is: 353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.79 : 546.11 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.79/546.11 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.79x = 546.11 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.79x = 139,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,726.43/395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.04

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