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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.11, 579.17 and 256.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.11, 579.17 and 256.09 is: 384.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.11 : 579.17 = 256.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.11/579.17 = 256.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.11x = 579.17 × 256.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.11x = 148,319.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,319.65/386.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.14

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