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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.53, 603.59 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.53, 603.59 and 256.03 is: 383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.53 : 603.59 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.53/603.59 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.53x = 603.59 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.53x = 154,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,534.36/402.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.91

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