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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.30, 538.34 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.30, 538.34 and 256.37 is: 384.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.30 : 538.34 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.30/538.34 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.30x = 538.34 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.30x = 138,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,010.25/359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.11

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