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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.34, 582.90 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.34, 582.90 and 256.56 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.34 : 582.90 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.34/582.90 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.34x = 582.90 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.34x = 149,548.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,548.82/422.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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