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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.57, 537.49 and 256.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.57, 537.49 and 256.51 is: 384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.57 : 537.49 = 256.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.57/537.49 = 256.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.57x = 537.49 × 256.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.57x = 137,871.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,871.56/358.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.50

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