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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.09, 581.28 and 255.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.09, 581.28 and 255.27 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.09 : 581.28 = 255.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.09/581.28 = 255.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.09x = 581.28 × 255.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.09x = 148,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,383.35/421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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