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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 496.92 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 496.92 and 256.80 is: 354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 496.92 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/496.92 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 496.92 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 127,609.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,609.06/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.47

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