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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.77, 498.57 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.77, 498.57 and 256.86 is: 353.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.77 : 498.57 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.77/498.57 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.77x = 498.57 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.77x = 128,061.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,061.39/361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.99

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