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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.84, 507.45 and 255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.84, 507.45 and 255.79 is: 352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.84 : 507.45 = 255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.84/507.45 = 255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.84x = 507.45 × 255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.84x = 129,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,800.64/367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.87

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