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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.44, 507.11 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.44, 507.11 and 256.74 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.44 : 507.11 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.44/507.11 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.44x = 507.11 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.44x = 130,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,194.14/367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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