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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.88, 603.63 and 256.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.88, 603.63 and 256.27 is: 383.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.88 : 603.63 = 256.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.88/603.63 = 256.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.88x = 603.63 × 256.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.88x = 154,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,692.26/402.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.97

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