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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.92, 525.60 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.92, 525.60 and 256.78 is: 354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.92 : 525.60 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.92/525.60 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.92x = 525.60 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.92x = 134,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,963.57/380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.31

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