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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 525 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 525 and 256.32 is: 353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 525 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/525 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 525 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 134,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,565.38/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.64

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