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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.17, 546.77 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.17, 546.77 and 256.22 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.17 : 546.77 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.17/546.77 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.17x = 546.77 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.17x = 140,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,093.41/396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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