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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.00, 580.84 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.00, 580.84 and 255.15 is: 352.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.00 : 580.84 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.00/580.84 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.00x = 580.84 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.00x = 148,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,200.69/421.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.02

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