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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.01, 401.71 and 256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.01, 401.71 and 256.41 is: 352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.01 : 401.71 = 256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.01/401.71 = 256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.01x = 401.71 × 256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.01x = 103,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,002.46/292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.74

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