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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.60, 601.14 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.60, 601.14 and 256.44 is: 384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.60 : 601.14 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.60/601.14 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.60x = 601.14 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.60x = 154,156.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,156.34/400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.81

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