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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.84, 525.40 and 256.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.84, 525.40 and 256.58 is: 353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.84 : 525.40 = 256.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.84/525.40 = 256.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.84x = 525.40 × 256.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.84x = 134,807.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,807.13/380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.97

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