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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 507.42 and 256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 507.42 and 256.76 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 507.42 = 256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/507.42 = 256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 507.42 × 256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 130,282.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,282.62/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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