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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 525.42 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 525.42 and 256.68 is: 354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 525.42 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/525.42 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 525.42 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 134,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,864.81/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.09

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