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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.83, 528.32 and 256.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.83, 528.32 and 256.57 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.83 : 528.32 = 256.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.83/528.32 = 256.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.83x = 528.32 × 256.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.83x = 135,549.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,549.78/382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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