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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 384.69 and 252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 384.69 and 252.29 is: 378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 384.69 = 252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/384.69 = 252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 384.69 × 252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 97,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,053.44/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.55

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