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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 505.35 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 505.35 and 255.69 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 505.35 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/505.35 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 505.35 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 129,212.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,212.94/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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