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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.86, 580.57 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.86, 580.57 and 255.22 is: 352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.86 : 580.57 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.86/580.57 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.86x = 580.57 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.86x = 148,170.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,170.99/420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.07

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