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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.86, 497.88 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.86, 497.88 and 256.23 is: 353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.86 : 497.88 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.86/497.88 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.86x = 497.88 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.86x = 127,571.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,571.79/360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.53

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