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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.38, 556.32 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.38, 556.32 and 256.06 is: 353.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.38 : 556.32 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.38/556.32 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.38x = 556.32 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.38x = 142,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,451.51/403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.14

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