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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.69, 583.50 and 256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.69, 583.50 and 256.96 is: 354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.69 : 583.50 = 256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.69/583.50 = 256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.69x = 583.50 × 256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.69x = 149,934.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,934.70/422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.71

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