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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.66, 583.29 and 256.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.66, 583.29 and 256.95 is: 354.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.66 : 583.29 = 256.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.66/583.29 = 256.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.66x = 583.29 × 256.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.66x = 149,876.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,876.37/422.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.61

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