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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.37, 538.65 and 256.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.37, 538.65 and 256.77 is: 384.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.37 : 538.65 = 256.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.37/538.65 = 256.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.37x = 538.65 × 256.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.37x = 138,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,309.16/359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.87

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