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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.63, 580.53 and 254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.63, 580.53 and 254.85 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.63 : 580.53 = 254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.63/580.53 = 254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.63x = 580.53 × 254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.63x = 147,946.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,946.85/420.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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