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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 530.19 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 530.19 and 256.16 is: 383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 530.19 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/530.19 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 530.19 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 135,810.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,810.82/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.58

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