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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.93, 580.87 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.93, 580.87 and 255.29 is: 352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.93 : 580.87 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.93/580.87 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.93x = 580.87 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.93x = 148,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,287.72/420.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.29

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