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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.56, 580.29 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.56, 580.29 and 252.51 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.56 : 580.29 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.56/580.29 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.56x = 580.29 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.56x = 146,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,529.03/420.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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