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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 525.50 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 525.50 and 256.64 is: 354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 525.50 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/525.50 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 525.50 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 134,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,861.05/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.37

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