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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.17, 581.11 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.17, 581.11 and 255.38 is: 352.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.17 : 581.11 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.17/581.11 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.17x = 581.11 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.17x = 148,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,400.97/421.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.36

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