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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.39, 534.84 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.39, 534.84 and 256.62 is: 354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.39 : 534.84 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.39/534.84 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.39x = 534.84 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.39x = 137,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,250.64/387.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.30

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