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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 505.54 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 505.54 and 256.23 is: 353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 505.54 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/505.54 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 505.54 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 129,534.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,534.51/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.00

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