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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.73, 546.49 and 256.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.73, 546.49 and 256.33 is: 384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.73 : 546.49 = 256.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.73/546.49 = 256.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.73x = 546.49 × 256.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.73x = 140,079.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,079.77/364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.06

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