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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.90, 601.83 and 256.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.90, 601.83 and 256.90 is: 385.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.90 : 601.83 = 256.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.90/601.83 = 256.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.90x = 601.83 × 256.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.90x = 154,610.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,610.13/400.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.66

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