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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.70, 533.97 and 256.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.70, 533.97 and 256.29 is: 353.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.70 : 533.97 = 256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.70/533.97 = 256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.70x = 533.97 × 256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.70x = 136,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,851.17/386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.89

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