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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.52, 583.08 and 256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.52, 583.08 and 256.72 is: 354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.52 : 583.08 = 256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.52/583.08 = 256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.52x = 583.08 × 256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.52x = 149,688.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,688.30/422.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.28

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