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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.60, 557.06 and 256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.60, 557.06 and 256.12 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.60 : 557.06 = 256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.60/557.06 = 256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.60x = 557.06 × 256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.60x = 142,674.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,674.21/403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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