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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.33, 506.06 and 256.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.33, 506.06 and 256.61 is: 353.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.33 : 506.06 = 256.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.33/506.06 = 256.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.33x = 506.06 × 256.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.33x = 129,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,856.24/367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.52

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