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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 537.50 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 537.50 and 256.03 is: 383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 537.50 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/537.50 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 537.50 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 137,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,615.42/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.80

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