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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.44, 556.83 and 256.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.44, 556.83 and 256.27 is: 353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.44 : 556.83 = 256.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.44/556.83 = 256.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.44x = 556.83 × 256.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.44x = 142,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,698.82/403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.71

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