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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.37, 582.66 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.37, 582.66 and 256.59 is: 353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.37 : 582.66 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.37/582.66 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.37x = 582.66 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.37x = 149,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,504.73/422.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.97

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