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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.43, 556.74 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.43, 556.74 and 256.14 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.43 : 556.74 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.43/556.74 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.43x = 556.74 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.43x = 142,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,603.38/403.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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