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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 491.13 and 256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 491.13 and 256.31 is: 353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 491.13 = 256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/491.13 = 256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 491.13 × 256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 125,881.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,881.53/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.74

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