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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.18, 556.27 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.18, 556.27 and 255.86 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.18 : 556.27 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.18/556.27 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.18x = 556.27 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.18x = 142,325.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,325.91/403.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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