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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.13, 628.29 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.13, 628.29 and 256.86 is: 385.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.13 : 628.29 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.13/628.29 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.13x = 628.29 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.13x = 161,382.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,382.57/419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.04

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