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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.61, 505.38 and 255.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.61, 505.38 and 255.74 is: 352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.61 : 505.38 = 255.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.61/505.38 = 255.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.61x = 505.38 × 255.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.61x = 129,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,245.88/366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.54

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