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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 546.94 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 546.94 and 256.34 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 546.94 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/546.94 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 546.94 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 140,202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,202.60/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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