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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 489.24 and 256.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 489.24 and 256.77 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 489.24 = 256.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/489.24 = 256.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 489.24 × 256.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 125,622.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,622.15/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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