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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.82, 546.08 and 255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.82, 546.08 and 255.92 is: 353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.82 : 546.08 = 255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.82/546.08 = 255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.82x = 546.08 × 255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.82x = 139,748.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,748.78/395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.06

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