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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 497.70 and 255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 497.70 and 255.78 is: 352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 497.70 = 255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/497.70 = 255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 497.70 × 255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 127,301.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,301.71/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.60

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