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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.27, 521.38 and 256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.27, 521.38 and 256.35 is: 383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.27 : 521.38 = 256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.27/521.38 = 256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.27x = 521.38 × 256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.27x = 133,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,653.17/348.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.76

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