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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.05, 496.88 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.05, 496.88 and 255.33 is: 352.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.05 : 496.88 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.05/496.88 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.05x = 496.88 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.05x = 126,868.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,868.37/360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.36

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