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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.90, 529.97 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.90, 529.97 and 256.23 is: 383.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.90 : 529.97 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.90/529.97 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.90x = 529.97 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.90x = 135,794.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,794.85/353.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.71

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