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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 506.58 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 506.58 and 256.92 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 506.58 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/506.58 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 506.58 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 130,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,150.53/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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