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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 367.57 and 256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 367.57 and 256.84 is: 356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 367.57 = 256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/367.57 = 256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 367.57 × 256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 94,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,406.68/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.57

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