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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.79, 525.78 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.79, 525.78 and 256.68 is: 354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.79 : 525.78 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.79/525.78 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.79x = 525.78 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.79x = 134,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,957.21/380.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.41

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