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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 384.71 and 246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 384.71 and 246.39 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 384.71 = 246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/384.71 = 246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 384.71 × 246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 94,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,787.46/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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