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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.72, 557.10 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.72, 557.10 and 256.48 is: 353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.72 : 557.10 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.72/557.10 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.72x = 557.10 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.72x = 142,885.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,885.01/403.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.92

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