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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.64, 507.14 and 256.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.64, 507.14 and 256.87 is: 354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.64 : 507.14 = 256.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.64/507.14 = 256.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.64x = 507.14 × 256.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.64x = 130,266.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,266.52/367.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.34

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