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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 628.08 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 628.08 and 256.60 is: 384.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 628.08 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/628.08 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 628.08 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 161,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,165.33/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.51

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