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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 505.38 and 255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 505.38 and 255.78 is: 352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 505.38 = 255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/505.38 = 255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 505.38 × 255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 129,266.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,266.10/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.72

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