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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.72, 583.17 and 254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.72, 583.17 and 254.74 is: 351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.72 : 583.17 = 254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.72/583.17 = 254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.72x = 583.17 × 254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.72x = 148,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,556.73/422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.43

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