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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.58, 583.02 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.58, 583.02 and 256.74 is: 354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.58 : 583.02 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.58/583.02 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.58x = 583.02 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.58x = 149,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,684.55/422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.22

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