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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.66, 525.29 and 256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.66, 525.29 and 256.30 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.66 : 525.29 = 256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.66/525.29 = 256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.66x = 525.29 × 256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.66x = 134,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,631.83/380.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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