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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.10, 489.36 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.10, 489.36 and 256.68 is: 353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.10 : 489.36 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.10/489.36 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.10x = 489.36 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.10x = 125,608.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,608.92/355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.73

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