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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.04, 482.79 and 256.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.04, 482.79 and 256.75 is: 354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.04 : 482.79 = 256.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.04/482.79 = 256.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.04x = 482.79 × 256.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.04x = 123,956.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,956.33/350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.12

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