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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 630.24 and 256.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 630.24 and 256.95 is: 385.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 630.24 = 256.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/630.24 = 256.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 630.24 × 256.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 161,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,940.17/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.79

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