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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.96, 525.40 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.96, 525.40 and 256.60 is: 353.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.96 : 525.40 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.96/525.40 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.96x = 525.40 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.96x = 134,817.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,817.64/380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.89

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