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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.50, 604.76 and 256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.50, 604.76 and 256.31 is: 385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.50 : 604.76 = 256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.50/604.76 = 256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.50x = 604.76 × 256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.50x = 155,008.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,008.19/402.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.12

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