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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.16, 581.05 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.16, 581.05 and 255.08 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.16 : 581.05 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.16/581.05 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.16x = 581.05 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.16x = 148,216.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,216.01/421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

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