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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 505.44 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 505.44 and 256.32 is: 353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 505.44 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/505.44 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 505.44 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 129,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,554.38/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.51

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