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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 351.71 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 351.71 and 252.76 is: 346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 351.71 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/351.71 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 351.71 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 88,898.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,898.22/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.50

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