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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.81, 499.46 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.81, 499.46 and 256.98 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.81 : 499.46 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.81/499.46 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.81x = 499.46 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.81x = 128,351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,351.23/361.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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