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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.86, 500.52 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.86, 500.52 and 256.48 is: 353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.86 : 500.52 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.86/500.52 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.86x = 500.52 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.86x = 128,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,373.37/362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.78

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