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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 533.84 and 256.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 533.84 and 256.19 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 533.84 = 256.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/533.84 = 256.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 533.84 × 256.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 136,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,760.52/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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