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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.10, 536.82 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.10, 536.82 and 256.28 is: 353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.10 : 536.82 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.10/536.82 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.10x = 536.82 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.10x = 137,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,576.23/389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.58

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