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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.72, 499.23 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.72, 499.23 and 255.54 is: 352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.72 : 499.23 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.72/499.23 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.72x = 499.23 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.72x = 127,573.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,573.23/361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.69

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