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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 547.60 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 547.60 and 256.80 is: 386.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 547.60 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/547.60 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 547.60 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 140,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,623.68/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.05

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