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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.61, 504.72 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.61, 504.72 and 255.18 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.61 : 504.72 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.61/504.72 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.61x = 504.72 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.61x = 128,794.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,794.45/365.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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