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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.03, 506.73 and 256.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.03, 506.73 and 256.69 is: 354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.03 : 506.73 = 256.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.03/506.73 = 256.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.03x = 506.73 × 256.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.03x = 130,072.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,072.52/367.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.39

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