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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.52, 628.32 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.52, 628.32 and 256.80 is: 384.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.52 : 628.32 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.52/628.32 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.52x = 628.32 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.52x = 161,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,352.58/419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.61

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