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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.12, 506.82 and 256.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.12, 506.82 and 256.69 is: 354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.12 : 506.82 = 256.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.12/506.82 = 256.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.12x = 506.82 × 256.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.12x = 130,095.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,095.63/367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.37

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