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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.38, 504.75 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.38, 504.75 and 255.68 is: 352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.38 : 504.75 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.38/504.75 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.38x = 504.75 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.38x = 129,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,054.48/366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.24

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