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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.43, 546.94 and 256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.43, 546.94 and 256.72 is: 354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.43 : 546.94 = 256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.43/546.94 = 256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.43x = 546.94 × 256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.43x = 140,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,411.16/396.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.19

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