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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.75, 630.23 and 256.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.75, 630.23 and 256.94 is: 385.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.75 : 630.23 = 256.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.75/630.23 = 256.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.75x = 630.23 × 256.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.75x = 161,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,931.30/419.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.78

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