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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.56, 546.84 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.56, 546.84 and 256.52 is: 353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.56 : 546.84 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.56/546.84 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.56x = 546.84 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.56x = 140,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,275.40/396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.73

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