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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.98, 605.48 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.98, 605.48 and 256.80 is: 385.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.98 : 605.48 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.98/605.48 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.98x = 605.48 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.98x = 155,484.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,484.59/402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.84

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