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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.73, 582.12 and 256.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.73, 582.12 and 256.05 is: 353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.73 : 582.12 = 256.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.73/582.12 = 256.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.73x = 582.12 × 256.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.73x = 149,051.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,051.83/421.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.43

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