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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.69, 535.02 and 256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.69, 535.02 and 256.73 is: 354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.69 : 535.02 = 256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.69/535.02 = 256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.69x = 535.02 × 256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.69x = 137,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,351.73/387.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.28

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