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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.22, 628.26 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.22, 628.26 and 256.86 is: 384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.22 : 628.26 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.22/628.26 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.22x = 628.26 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.22x = 161,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,374.86/419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.94

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