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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.38, 530.30 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.38, 530.30 and 256.98 is: 384.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.38 : 530.30 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.38/530.30 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.38x = 530.30 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.38x = 136,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,276.49/354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.55

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