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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.16, 579.67 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.16, 579.67 and 254.25 is: 350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.16 : 579.67 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.16/579.67 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.16x = 579.67 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.16x = 147,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,381.10/420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.77

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