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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.27, 546.79 and 256.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.27, 546.79 and 256.33 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.27 : 546.79 = 256.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.27/546.79 = 256.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.27x = 546.79 × 256.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.27x = 140,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,158.68/396.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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