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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.55, 534.95 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.55, 534.95 and 256.60 is: 354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.55 : 534.95 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.55/534.95 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.55x = 534.95 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.55x = 137,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,266.14/387.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.19

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