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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 504.86 and 255.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 504.86 and 255.53 is: 352.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 504.86 = 255.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/504.86 = 255.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 504.86 × 255.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 129,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,006.86/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.45

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