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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.67, 557.07 and 256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.67, 557.07 and 256.43 is: 353.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.67 : 557.07 = 256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.67/557.07 = 256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.67x = 557.07 × 256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.67x = 142,849.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,849.46/403.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.88

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