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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.96, 577.20 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.96, 577.20 and 256.56 is: 384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.96 : 577.20 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.96/577.20 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.96x = 577.20 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.96x = 148,086.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,086.43/384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.68

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