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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.27, 556.52 and 255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.27, 556.52 and 255.97 is: 353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.27 : 556.52 = 255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.27/556.52 = 255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.27x = 556.52 × 255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.27x = 142,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,452.42/403.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.24

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