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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.26, 581.10 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.26, 581.10 and 255.42 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.26 : 581.10 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.26/581.10 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.26x = 581.10 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.26x = 148,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,424.56/421.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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