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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.63, 497.75 and 255.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.63, 497.75 and 255.87 is: 353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.63 : 497.75 = 255.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.63/497.75 = 255.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.63x = 497.75 × 255.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.63x = 127,358.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,358.01/360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.15

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