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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.13, 592.37 and 256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.13, 592.37 and 256.45 is: 384.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.13 : 592.37 = 256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.13/592.37 = 256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.13x = 592.37 × 256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.13x = 151,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,910.32/395.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.46

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