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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.25, 579.94 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.25, 579.94 and 254.46 is: 351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.25 : 579.94 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.25/579.94 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.25x = 579.94 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.25x = 147,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,571.93/420.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.15

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