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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.26, 579.91 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.26, 579.91 and 254.48 is: 351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.26 : 579.91 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.26/579.91 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.26x = 579.91 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.26x = 147,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,575.50/420.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.15

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