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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.72, 475.56 and 256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.72, 475.56 and 256.40 is: 353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.72 : 475.56 = 256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.72/475.56 = 256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.72x = 475.56 × 256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.72x = 121,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,933.58/344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.72

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