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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.36, 546.70 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.36, 546.70 and 256.48 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.36 : 546.70 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.36/546.70 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.36x = 546.70 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.36x = 140,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,217.62/396.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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