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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.44, 534.84 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.44, 534.84 and 256.48 is: 354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.44 : 534.84 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.44/534.84 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.44x = 534.84 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.44x = 137,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,175.76/387.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.06

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