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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.64, 534.70 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.64, 534.70 and 256.80 is: 354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.64 : 534.70 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.64/534.70 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.64x = 534.70 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.64x = 137,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,310.96/387.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.22

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