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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 525.58 and 256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 525.58 and 256.45 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 525.58 = 256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/525.58 = 256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 525.58 × 256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 134,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,783.04/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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