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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.92, 603.60 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.92, 603.60 and 256.20 is: 383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.92 : 603.60 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.92/603.60 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.92x = 603.60 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.92x = 154,642.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,642.32/402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.80

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