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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.16, 556.29 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.16, 556.29 and 255.76 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.16 : 556.29 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.16/556.29 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.16x = 556.29 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.16x = 142,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,275.34/403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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