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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.42, 604.64 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.42, 604.64 and 256.24 is: 384.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.42 : 604.64 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.42/604.64 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.42x = 604.64 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.42x = 154,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,930.57/402.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.99

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