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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.25, 581.09 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.25, 581.09 and 253.16 is: 349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 581.09 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/581.09 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 581.09 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 147,108.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,108.74/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.22

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