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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.13, 582.13 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.13, 582.13 and 254.06 is: 350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.13 : 582.13 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.13/582.13 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.13x = 582.13 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.13x = 147,895.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,895.54/422.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.35

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