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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.52, 604.79 and 256.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.52, 604.79 and 256.33 is: 385.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.52 : 604.79 = 256.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.52/604.79 = 256.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.52x = 604.79 × 256.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.52x = 155,024.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,024.54/402.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.14

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