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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.15, 538.45 and 256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.15, 538.45 and 256.41 is: 384.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.15 : 538.45 = 256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.15/538.45 = 256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.15x = 538.45 × 256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.15x = 138,063.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,063.32/359.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.42

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