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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.73, 497.28 and 255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.73, 497.28 and 255.49 is: 352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.73 : 497.28 = 255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.73/497.28 = 255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.73x = 497.28 × 255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.73x = 127,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,049.73/360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.20

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