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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 522.65 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 522.65 and 256.74 is: 384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 522.65 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/522.65 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 522.65 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 134,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,182.40/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.74

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