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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 525.14 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 525.14 and 256.20 is: 353.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 525.14 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/525.14 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 525.14 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 134,540.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,540.87/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.57

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