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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.56, 604.32 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.56, 604.32 and 256.86 is: 384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.56 : 604.32 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.56/604.32 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.56x = 604.32 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.56x = 155,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,225.64/403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.64

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