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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.84, 580.68 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.84, 580.68 and 255.24 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.84 : 580.68 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.84/580.68 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.84x = 580.68 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.84x = 148,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,212.76/420.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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