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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.09, 581.14 and 255.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.09, 581.14 and 255.31 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.09 : 581.14 = 255.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.09/581.14 = 255.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.09x = 581.14 × 255.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.09x = 148,367.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,367.95/421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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