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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.59, 525.43 and 256.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.59, 525.43 and 256.91 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.59 : 525.43 = 256.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.59/525.43 = 256.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.59x = 525.43 × 256.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.59x = 134,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,988.22/380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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