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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.76, 530.46 and 256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.76, 530.46 and 256.26 is: 384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.76 : 530.46 = 256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.76/530.46 = 256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.76x = 530.46 × 256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.76x = 135,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,935.68/353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.26

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