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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.80, 548.70 and 256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.80, 548.70 and 256.45 is: 384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.80 : 548.70 = 256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.80/548.70 = 256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.80x = 548.70 × 256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.80x = 140,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,714.12/365.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.68

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