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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.25, 581.38 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.25, 581.38 and 255.52 is: 352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 581.38 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/581.38 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 581.38 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 148,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,554.22/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.65

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