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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 524.93 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 524.93 and 256.23 is: 353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 524.93 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/524.93 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 524.93 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 134,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,500.19/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.80

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