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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 382.67 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 382.67 and 252.60 is: 376.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 382.67 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/382.67 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 382.67 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 96,662.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,662.44/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.63

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