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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.82, 580.76 and 255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.82, 580.76 and 255.05 is: 351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.82 : 580.76 = 255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.82/580.76 = 255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.82x = 580.76 × 255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.82x = 148,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,123.16/420.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.99

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