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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.12, 579.22 and 256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.12, 579.22 and 256.11 is: 384.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.12 : 579.22 = 256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.12/579.22 = 256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.12x = 579.22 × 256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.12x = 148,344.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,344.03/386.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.19

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