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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.92, 534.18 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.92, 534.18 and 256.04 is: 353.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.92 : 534.18 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.92/534.18 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.92x = 534.18 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.92x = 136,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,771.45/386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.49

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