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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 507.01 and 256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 507.01 and 256.93 is: 354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 507.01 = 256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/507.01 = 256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 507.01 × 256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 130,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,266.08/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.47

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