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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.19, 582.54 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.19, 582.54 and 256.50 is: 353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.19 : 582.54 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.19/582.54 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.19x = 582.54 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.19x = 149,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,421.51/422.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.92

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