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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 497.01 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 497.01 and 256.50 is: 354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 497.01 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/497.01 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 497.01 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 127,483.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,483.07/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.18

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