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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.36, 528.72 and 256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.36, 528.72 and 256.96 is: 385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.36 : 528.72 = 256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.36/528.72 = 256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.36x = 528.72 × 256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.36x = 135,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,859.89/352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.57

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