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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.17, 526.19 and 256.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.17, 526.19 and 256.91 is: 354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.17 : 526.19 = 256.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.17/526.19 = 256.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.17x = 526.19 × 256.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.17x = 135,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,183.47/381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.65

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