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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 385.04 and 253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 385.04 and 253.65 is: 380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 385.04 = 253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/385.04 = 253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 385.04 × 253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 97,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,665.40/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.48

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