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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.52, 504.54 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.52, 504.54 and 255 is: 351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.52 : 504.54 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.52/504.54 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.52x = 504.54 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.52x = 128,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,657.70/365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.99

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