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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.47, 559.37 and 256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.47, 559.37 and 256.12 is: 353.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.47 : 559.37 = 256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.47/559.37 = 256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.47x = 559.37 × 256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.47x = 143,265.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,265.09/405.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.33

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