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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 530.28 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 530.28 and 256.50 is: 386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 530.28 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/530.28 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 530.28 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 136,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,016.82/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.32

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