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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.45, 506.90 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.45, 506.90 and 256.88 is: 354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.45 : 506.90 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.45/506.90 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.45x = 506.90 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.45x = 130,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,211.19/367.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.37

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