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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.63, 499.13 and 256.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.63, 499.13 and 256.87 is: 354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.63 : 499.13 = 256.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.63/499.13 = 256.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.63x = 499.13 × 256.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.63x = 128,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,211.52/361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.54

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