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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.96, 583.52 and 257.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.96, 583.52 and 257.11 is: 354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.96 : 583.52 = 257.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.96/583.52 = 257.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.96x = 583.52 × 257.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.96x = 150,028.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,028.83/422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.71

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