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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.56, 447.01 and 256.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.56, 447.01 and 256.55 is: 385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.56 : 447.01 = 256.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.56/447.01 = 256.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.56x = 447.01 × 256.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.56x = 114,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,682.33/297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.41

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