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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.86, 489.03 and 256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.86, 489.03 and 256.43 is: 353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.86 : 489.03 = 256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.86/489.03 = 256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.86x = 489.03 × 256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.86x = 125,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,401.96/354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.38

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