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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.15, 581.25 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.15, 581.25 and 253.11 is: 349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.15 : 581.25 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.15/581.25 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.15x = 581.25 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.15x = 147,120.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,120.19/421.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.33

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