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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 546.36 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 546.36 and 256.32 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 546.36 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/546.36 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 546.36 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 140,043.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,043.00/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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