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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 500.61 and 256.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 500.61 and 256.54 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 500.61 = 256.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/500.61 = 256.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 500.61 × 256.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 128,426.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,426.49/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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