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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 530.52 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 530.52 and 256.60 is: 384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 530.52 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/530.52 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 530.52 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 136,131.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,131.43/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.09

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