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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.37, 582.93 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.37, 582.93 and 256.59 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.37 : 582.93 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.37/582.93 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.37x = 582.93 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.37x = 149,574.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,574.01/422.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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