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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.89, 605.35 and 256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.89, 605.35 and 256.70 is: 385.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.89 : 605.35 = 256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.89/605.35 = 256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.89x = 605.35 × 256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.89x = 155,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,393.35/402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.70

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