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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.61, 506.10 and 256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.61, 506.10 and 256.18 is: 353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.61 : 506.10 = 256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.61/506.10 = 256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.61x = 506.10 × 256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.61x = 129,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,652.70/366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.65

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