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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.12, 556.24 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.12, 556.24 and 255.96 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.12 : 556.24 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.12/556.24 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.12x = 556.24 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.12x = 142,375.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,375.19/403.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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