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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.88, 580.72 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.88, 580.72 and 255.12 is: 352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.88 : 580.72 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.88/580.72 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.88x = 580.72 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.88x = 148,153.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,153.29/420.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.01

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