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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.42, 525.14 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.42, 525.14 and 256.16 is: 353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.42 : 525.14 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.42/525.14 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.42x = 525.14 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.42x = 134,519.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,519.86/380.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.61

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