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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.02, 580.86 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.02, 580.86 and 255.18 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.02 : 580.86 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.02/580.86 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.02x = 580.86 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.02x = 148,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,223.85/421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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