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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.09, 505.41 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.09, 505.41 and 255.52 is: 352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.09 : 505.41 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.09/505.41 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.09x = 505.41 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.09x = 129,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,142.36/366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.76

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