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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 581.21 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 581.21 and 255.34 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 581.21 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/581.21 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 581.21 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 148,406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,406.16/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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