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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.19, 582.44 and 256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.19, 582.44 and 256.41 is: 353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.19 : 582.44 = 256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.19/582.44 = 256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.19x = 582.44 × 256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.19x = 149,342.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,342.16/422.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.73

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