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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.17, 497.85 and 256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.17, 497.85 and 256.38 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.17 : 497.85 = 256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.17/497.85 = 256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.17x = 497.85 × 256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.17x = 127,638.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,638.78/361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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