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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.82, 507.48 and 255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.82, 507.48 and 255.83 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.82 : 507.48 = 255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.82/507.48 = 255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.82x = 507.48 × 255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.82x = 129,826.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,826.07/367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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