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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 506.50 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 506.50 and 256.52 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 506.50 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/506.50 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 506.50 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 129,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,927.38/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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