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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.21, 582.47 and 256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.21, 582.47 and 256.41 is: 353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.21 : 582.47 = 256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.21/582.47 = 256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.21x = 582.47 × 256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.21x = 149,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,350.81/422.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.74

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