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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.77, 525.34 and 256.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.77, 525.34 and 256.57 is: 353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.77 : 525.34 = 256.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.77/525.34 = 256.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.77x = 525.34 × 256.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.77x = 134,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,786.48/380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.98

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