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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.16, 534.06 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.16, 534.06 and 256.20 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.16 : 534.06 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.16/534.06 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.16x = 534.06 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.16x = 136,826.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,826.17/387.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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