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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.63, 583.31 and 256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.63, 583.31 and 256.96 is: 354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.63 : 583.31 = 256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.63/583.31 = 256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.63x = 583.31 × 256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.63x = 149,884.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,884.59/422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.65

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