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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.99, 560.07 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.99, 560.07 and 256.56 is: 353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.99 : 560.07 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.99/560.07 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.99x = 560.07 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.99x = 143,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,691.56/405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.93

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