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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.92, 580.79 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.92, 580.79 and 255.16 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.92 : 580.79 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.92/580.79 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.92x = 580.79 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.92x = 148,190.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,190.20/420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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