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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.29, 580.05 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.29, 580.05 and 254.45 is: 351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.29 : 580.05 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.29/580.05 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.29x = 580.05 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.29x = 147,592.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,592.45/420.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.17

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