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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.85, 504.50 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.85, 504.50 and 255.29 is: 352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.85 : 504.50 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.85/504.50 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.85x = 504.50 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.85x = 128,790.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,790.01/365.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.03

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