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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.99, 546.23 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.99, 546.23 and 256.06 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.99 : 546.23 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.99/546.23 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.99x = 546.23 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.99x = 139,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,867.65/395.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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