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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.33, 524.80 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.33, 524.80 and 256.37 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.33 : 524.80 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.33/524.80 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.33x = 524.80 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.33x = 134,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,541.39/380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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