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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.63, 556.61 and 256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.63, 556.61 and 256.21 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.63 : 556.61 = 256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.63/556.61 = 256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.63x = 556.61 × 256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.63x = 142,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,606.38/403.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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