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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 525.75 and 256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 525.75 and 256.76 is: 354.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 525.75 = 256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/525.75 = 256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 525.75 × 256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 134,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,994.34/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.02

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