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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.06, 546.98 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.06, 546.98 and 256.32 is: 384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.06 : 546.98 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.06/546.98 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.06x = 546.98 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.06x = 140,200.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,200.63/365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.05

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