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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.92, 581.12 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.92, 581.12 and 255.20 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.92 : 581.12 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.92/581.12 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.92x = 581.12 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.92x = 148,301.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,301.82/420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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