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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 506.84 and 256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 506.84 and 256.70 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 506.84 = 256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/506.84 = 256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 506.84 × 256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 130,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,107.26/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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