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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.93, 524.50 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.93, 524.50 and 256.24 is: 353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.93 : 524.50 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.93/524.50 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.93x = 524.50 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.93x = 134,395.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,395.93/379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.74

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