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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.83, 580.58 and 255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.83, 580.58 and 255.09 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.83 : 580.58 = 255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.83/580.58 = 255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.83x = 580.58 × 255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.83x = 148,101.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,101.96/420.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

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