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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.81, 580.73 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.81, 580.73 and 255.14 is: 352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.81 : 580.73 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.81/580.73 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.81x = 580.73 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.81x = 148,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,167.45/420.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.10

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