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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.36, 583.14 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.36, 583.14 and 256.80 is: 354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.36 : 583.14 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.36/583.14 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.36x = 583.14 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.36x = 149,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,752.09/422.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.56

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