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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.28, 386.06 and 256.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.28, 386.06 and 256.47 is: 384.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.28 : 386.06 = 256.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.28/386.06 = 256.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.28x = 386.06 × 256.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.28x = 99,012.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,012.81/257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.84

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