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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.94, 525.60 and 256.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.94, 525.60 and 256.66 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.94 : 525.60 = 256.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.94/525.60 = 256.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.94x = 525.60 × 256.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.94x = 134,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,900.50/380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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