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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.70, 497.24 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.70, 497.24 and 255.45 is: 352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.70 : 497.24 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.70/497.24 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.70x = 497.24 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.70x = 127,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,021.50/360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.15

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