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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.06, 628.79 and 256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.06, 628.79 and 256.65 is: 385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.06 : 628.79 = 256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.06/628.79 = 256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.06x = 628.79 × 256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.06x = 161,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,378.95/419.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.10

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