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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.24, 496.44 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.24, 496.44 and 256.56 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.24 : 496.44 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.24/496.44 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.24x = 496.44 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.24x = 127,366.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,366.65/360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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