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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 521.37 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 521.37 and 256.56 is: 384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 521.37 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/521.37 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 521.37 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 133,762.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,762.69/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.38

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