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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.16, 537.03 and 256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.16, 537.03 and 256.10 is: 384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.16 : 537.03 = 256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.16/537.03 = 256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.16x = 537.03 × 256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.16x = 137,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,533.38/358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.00

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