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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.11, 488.84 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.11, 488.84 and 256.37 is: 353.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.11 : 488.84 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.11/488.84 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.11x = 488.84 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.11x = 125,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,320.18/354.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.91

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