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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.50, 525.22 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.50, 525.22 and 256.08 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.50 : 525.22 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.50/525.22 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.50x = 525.22 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.50x = 134,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,498.34/380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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