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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.67, 605.02 and 256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.67, 605.02 and 256.49 is: 385.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.67 : 605.02 = 256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.67/605.02 = 256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.67x = 605.02 × 256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.67x = 155,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,177.91/402.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.37

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