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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.83, 582.18 and 256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.83, 582.18 and 256.11 is: 353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.83 : 582.18 = 256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.83/582.18 = 256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.83x = 582.18 × 256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.83x = 149,102.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,102.12/421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.46

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