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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 504.81 and 255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 504.81 and 255.51 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 504.81 = 255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/504.81 = 255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 504.81 × 255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 128,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,984.00/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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