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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.99, 582.39 and 256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.99, 582.39 and 256.25 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.99 : 582.39 = 256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.99/582.39 = 256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.99x = 582.39 × 256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.99x = 149,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,238.89/421.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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