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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.18, 581.01 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.18, 581.01 and 255.30 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.18 : 581.01 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.18/581.01 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.18x = 581.01 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.18x = 148,331.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,331.85/421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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