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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 497.48 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 497.48 and 256.37 is: 353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 497.48 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/497.48 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 497.48 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 127,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,535.18/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.03

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