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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.57, 536.03 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.57, 536.03 and 256.02 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.57 : 536.03 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.57/536.03 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.57x = 536.03 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.57x = 137,236.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,236.38/388.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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