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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.87, 546.59 and 256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.87, 546.59 and 256.07 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.87 : 546.59 = 256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.87/546.59 = 256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.87x = 546.59 × 256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.87x = 139,961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,961.29/395.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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