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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.21, 507.89 and 255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.21, 507.89 and 255.99 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.21 : 507.89 = 255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.21/507.89 = 255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.21x = 507.89 × 255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.21x = 130,013.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,013.48/368.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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