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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.33, 629.06 and 256.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.33, 629.06 and 256.79 is: 385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.33 : 629.06 = 256.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.33/629.06 = 256.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.33x = 629.06 × 256.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.33x = 161,531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,531.89/419.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.22

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