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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 497.68 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 497.68 and 255.80 is: 352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 497.68 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/497.68 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 497.68 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 127,306.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,306.54/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.61

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