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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.88, 529.72 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.88, 529.72 and 256.44 is: 383.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.88 : 529.72 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.88/529.72 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.88x = 529.72 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.88x = 135,841.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,841.40/353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.86

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