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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.41, 505.49 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.41, 505.49 and 255.84 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.41 : 505.49 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.41/505.49 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.41x = 505.49 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.41x = 129,323.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,323.28/366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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