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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.33, 560.82 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.33, 560.82 and 256.86 is: 354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.33 : 560.82 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.33/560.82 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.33x = 560.82 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.33x = 144,052.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,052.66/406.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.52

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