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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 528.05 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 528.05 and 256.16 is: 384.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 528.05 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/528.05 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 528.05 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 135,263.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,263.29/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.56

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