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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.31, 490.31 and 256.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.31, 490.31 and 256.90 is: 354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.31 : 490.31 = 256.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.31/490.31 = 256.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.31x = 490.31 × 256.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.31x = 125,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,958.83/355.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.50

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