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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.08, 579.63 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.08, 579.63 and 256.68 is: 384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.08 : 579.63 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.08/579.63 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.08x = 579.63 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.08x = 148,779.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,779.43/387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.36

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