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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 500.72 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 500.72 and 256.52 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 500.72 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/500.72 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 500.72 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 128,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,442.83/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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