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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.58, 505.80 and 256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.58, 505.80 and 256.36 is: 353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.58 : 505.80 = 256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.58/505.80 = 256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.58x = 505.80 × 256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.58x = 129,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,666.89/366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.72

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