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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.70, 528.60 and 256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.70, 528.60 and 256.40 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.70 : 528.60 = 256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.70/528.60 = 256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.70x = 528.60 × 256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.70x = 135,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,533.04/352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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