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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.35, 581.37 and 256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.35, 581.37 and 256.73 is: 384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.35 : 581.37 = 256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.35/581.37 = 256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.35x = 581.37 × 256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.35x = 149,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,252.21/388.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.32

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