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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.48, 506.76 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.48, 506.76 and 256.78 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.48 : 506.76 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.48/506.76 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.48x = 506.76 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.48x = 130,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,125.83/367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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