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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.17, 581.13 and 255.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.17, 581.13 and 255.41 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.17 : 581.13 = 255.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.17/581.13 = 255.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.17x = 581.13 × 255.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.17x = 148,423.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,423.51/421.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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