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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.35, 580.18 and 254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.35, 580.18 and 254.67 is: 351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.35 : 580.18 = 254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.35/580.18 = 254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.35x = 580.18 × 254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.35x = 147,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,753.80/420.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.51

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