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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.08, 627.12 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.08, 627.12 and 256.28 is: 383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.08 : 627.12 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.08/627.12 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.08x = 627.12 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.08x = 160,718.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,718.31/419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.50

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