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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.97, 538.23 and 256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.97, 538.23 and 256.96 is: 354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.97 : 538.23 = 256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.97/538.23 = 256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.97x = 538.23 × 256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.97x = 138,303.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,303.20/389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.65

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