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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.40, 496.98 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.40, 496.98 and 255.44 is: 352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.40 : 496.98 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.40/496.98 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.40x = 496.98 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.40x = 126,948.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,948.57/360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.24

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