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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 506.21 and 256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 506.21 and 256.38 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 506.21 = 256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/506.21 = 256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 506.21 × 256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 129,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,780.84/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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