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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.05, 581.07 and 255.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.05, 581.07 and 255.27 is: 352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.05 : 581.07 = 255.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.05/581.07 = 255.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.05x = 581.07 × 255.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.05x = 148,326.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,326.83/421.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.28

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