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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 504.64 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 504.64 and 255.52 is: 352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 504.64 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/504.64 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 504.64 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 128,945.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,945.61/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.39

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