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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.66, 533.85 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.66, 533.85 and 256.04 is: 353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.66 : 533.85 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.66/533.85 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.66x = 533.85 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.66x = 136,686.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,686.95/386.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.51

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