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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.68, 580.52 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.68, 580.52 and 254.88 is: 351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.68 : 580.52 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.68/580.52 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.68x = 580.52 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.68x = 147,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,962.94/420.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.72

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