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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.52, 580.30 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.52, 580.30 and 254.64 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.52 : 580.30 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.52/580.30 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.52x = 580.30 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.52x = 147,767.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,767.59/420.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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