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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.72, 583.30 and 256.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.72, 583.30 and 256.97 is: 354.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.72 : 583.30 = 256.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.72/583.30 = 256.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.72x = 583.30 × 256.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.72x = 149,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,890.60/422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.59

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