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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 547.03 and 256.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 547.03 and 256.58 is: 384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 547.03 = 256.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/547.03 = 256.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 547.03 × 256.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 140,356.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,356.96/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.81

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