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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 524.91 and 256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 524.91 and 256.40 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 524.91 = 256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/524.91 = 256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 524.91 × 256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 134,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,587.23/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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