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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.07, 539.64 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.07, 539.64 and 256.78 is: 384.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.07 : 539.64 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.07/539.64 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.07x = 539.64 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.07x = 138,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,568.76/360.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.84

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