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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.83, 505.37 and 256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.83, 505.37 and 256.11 is: 352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.83 : 505.37 = 256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.83/505.37 = 256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.83x = 505.37 × 256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.83x = 129,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,426.50/366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.83

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