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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.69, 497.41 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.69, 497.41 and 255.59 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.69 : 497.41 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.69/497.41 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.69x = 497.41 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.69x = 127,133.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,133.63/360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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