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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.84, 535.32 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.84, 535.32 and 256.80 is: 354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.84 : 535.32 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.84/535.32 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.84x = 535.32 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.84x = 137,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,470.18/387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.45

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