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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.80, 497.72 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.80, 497.72 and 255.88 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.80 : 497.72 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.80/497.72 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.80x = 497.72 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.80x = 127,356.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,356.59/360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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