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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.54, 538.26 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.54, 538.26 and 256.06 is: 384.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.54 : 538.26 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.54/538.26 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.54x = 538.26 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.54x = 137,826.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,826.86/358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.41

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