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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 488.10 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 488.10 and 256.03 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 488.10 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/488.10 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 488.10 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 124,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,968.24/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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