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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.90, 499.04 and 256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.90, 499.04 and 256.96 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.90 : 499.04 = 256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.90/499.04 = 256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.90x = 499.04 × 256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.90x = 128,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,233.32/361.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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