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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.74, 557.10 and 256.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.74, 557.10 and 256.58 is: 354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.74 : 557.10 = 256.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.74/557.10 = 256.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.74x = 557.10 × 256.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.74x = 142,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,937.93/403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.03

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