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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.50, 505.64 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.50, 505.64 and 255.93 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 505.64 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/505.64 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 505.64 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 129,407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,407.17/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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