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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.45, 504.85 and 255.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.45, 504.85 and 255.73 is: 352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.45 : 504.85 = 255.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.45/504.85 = 255.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.45x = 504.85 × 255.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.45x = 129,104.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,104.01/366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.31

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