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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.89, 547.47 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.89, 547.47 and 256.74 is: 354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.89 : 547.47 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.89/547.47 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.89x = 547.47 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.89x = 140,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,557.45/396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.15

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