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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.97, 557.16 and 256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.97, 557.16 and 256.70 is: 354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.97 : 557.16 = 256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.97/557.16 = 256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.97x = 557.16 × 256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.97x = 143,022.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,022.97/403.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.04

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