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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.67, 583.05 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.67, 583.05 and 256.92 is: 354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.67 : 583.05 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.67/583.05 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.67x = 583.05 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.67x = 149,797.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,797.21/422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.41

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