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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.84, 557.22 and 256.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.84, 557.22 and 256.51 is: 353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.84 : 557.22 = 256.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.84/557.22 = 256.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.84x = 557.22 × 256.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.84x = 142,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,932.50/403.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.93

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