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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.58, 583.37 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.58, 583.37 and 256.88 is: 354.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.58 : 583.37 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.58/583.37 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.58x = 583.37 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.58x = 149,851.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,851.88/422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.61

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