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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.70, 580.50 and 254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.70, 580.50 and 254.98 is: 351.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.70 : 580.50 = 254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.70/580.50 = 254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.70x = 580.50 × 254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.70x = 148,015.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,015.89/420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.83

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