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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.61, 580.48 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.61, 580.48 and 254.87 is: 351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.61 : 580.48 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.61/580.48 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.61x = 580.48 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.61x = 147,943.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,943.40/420.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.74

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