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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 546.54 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 546.54 and 256.62 is: 384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 546.54 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/546.54 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 546.54 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 140,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,253.09/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.53

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