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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.98, 385.14 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.98, 385.14 and 253.32 is: 379.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.98 : 385.14 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.98/385.14 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.98x = 385.14 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.98x = 97,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,563.66/256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.65

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