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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.13, 581.21 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.13, 581.21 and 255.35 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.13 : 581.21 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.13/581.21 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.13x = 581.21 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.13x = 148,410.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,410.70/421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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