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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.28, 506.72 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.28, 506.72 and 256.88 is: 354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.28 : 506.72 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.28/506.72 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.28x = 506.72 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.28x = 130,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,166.23/367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.41

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