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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.21, 581.11 and 255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.21, 581.11 and 255.37 is: 352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.21 : 581.11 = 255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.21/581.11 = 255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.21x = 581.11 × 255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.21x = 148,395.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,395.16/421.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.31

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