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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 579.49 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 579.49 and 256.52 is: 384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 579.49 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/579.49 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 579.49 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 148,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,651.58/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.47

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