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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.90, 525.72 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.90, 525.72 and 256.64 is: 354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.90 : 525.72 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.90/525.72 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.90x = 525.72 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.90x = 134,920.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,920.78/380.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.22

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