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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.36, 528.99 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.36, 528.99 and 256.78 is: 385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.36 : 528.99 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.36/528.99 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.36x = 528.99 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.36x = 135,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,834.05/352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.50

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