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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.33, 504.68 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.33, 504.68 and 255.60 is: 352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.33 : 504.68 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.33/504.68 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.33x = 504.68 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.33x = 128,994.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,994.93/366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.13

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