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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.98, 581.02 and 252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.98, 581.02 and 252.94 is: 349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.98 : 581.02 = 252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.98/581.02 = 252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.98x = 581.02 × 252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.98x = 146,961.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,961.11/420.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.10

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