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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.59, 556.97 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.59, 556.97 and 256.20 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.59 : 556.97 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.59/556.97 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.59x = 556.97 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.59x = 142,692.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,692.34/403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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