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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939, 1,408.56 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939, 1,408.56 and 255 is: 382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939 : 1,408.56 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939/1,408.56 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939x = 1,408.56 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939x = 359,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,182.80/939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.52

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