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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.26, 556.16 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.26, 556.16 and 255.84 is: 352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.26 : 556.16 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.26/556.16 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.26x = 556.16 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.26x = 142,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,287.97/403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.84

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