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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.36, 580.16 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.36, 580.16 and 254.48 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.36 : 580.16 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.36/580.16 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.36x = 580.16 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.36x = 147,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,639.12/420.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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