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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.26, 580.01 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.26, 580.01 and 254.48 is: 351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.26 : 580.01 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.26/580.01 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.26x = 580.01 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.26x = 147,596.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,596.77/420.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.21

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