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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.92, 530.45 and 256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.92, 530.45 and 256.76 is: 384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.92 : 530.45 = 256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.92/530.45 = 256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.92x = 530.45 × 256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.92x = 136,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,194.41/353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.81

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