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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.25, 581.37 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.25, 581.37 and 255.46 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 581.37 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/581.37 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 581.37 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 148,516.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,516.78/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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