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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.05, 499.08 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.05, 499.08 and 256.78 is: 353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.05 : 499.08 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.05/499.08 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.05x = 499.08 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.05x = 128,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,153.76/362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.97

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