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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.58, 365.44 and 256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.58, 365.44 and 256.07 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.58 : 365.44 = 256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.58/365.44 = 256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.58x = 365.44 × 256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.58x = 93,578.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,578.22/264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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