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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.07, 556.10 and 255.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.07, 556.10 and 255.74 is: 352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.07 : 556.10 = 255.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.07/556.10 = 255.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.07x = 556.10 × 255.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.07x = 142,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,212.95/403.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.83

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