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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 578.89 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 578.89 and 256.80 is: 384.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 578.89 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/578.89 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 578.89 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 148,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,657.67/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.46

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