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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 489.87 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 489.87 and 256.86 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 489.87 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/489.87 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 489.87 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 125,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,828.01/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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