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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.40, 600.60 and 256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.40, 600.60 and 256.40 is: 384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.40 : 600.60 = 256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.40/600.60 = 256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.40x = 600.60 × 256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.40x = 153,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,993.84/400.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.60

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