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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.72, 583.37 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.72, 583.37 and 256.98 is: 354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.72 : 583.37 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.72/583.37 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.72x = 583.37 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.72x = 149,914.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,914.42/422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.64

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