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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.88, 580.80 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.88, 580.80 and 255.04 is: 351.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.88 : 580.80 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.88/580.80 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.88x = 580.80 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.88x = 148,127.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,127.23/420.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.95

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