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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.43, 582.78 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.43, 582.78 and 256.56 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.43 : 582.78 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.43/582.78 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.43x = 582.78 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.43x = 149,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,518.04/422.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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