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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.62, 529.96 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.62, 529.96 and 256.44 is: 384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.62 : 529.96 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.62/529.96 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.62x = 529.96 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.62x = 135,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,902.94/353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.32

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