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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.22, 526.32 and 256.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.22, 526.32 and 256.90 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.22 : 526.32 = 256.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.22/526.32 = 256.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.22x = 526.32 × 256.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.22x = 135,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,211.61/381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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