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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.31, 631.26 and 256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.31, 631.26 and 256.82 is: 384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.31 : 631.26 = 256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.31/631.26 = 256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.31x = 631.26 × 256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.31x = 162,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,117.04/421.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.80

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