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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.67, 580.35 and 254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.67, 580.35 and 254.85 is: 351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.67 : 580.35 = 254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.67/580.35 = 254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.67x = 580.35 × 254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.67x = 147,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,902.20/420.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.59

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