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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.30, 580.72 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.30, 580.72 and 255.20 is: 351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.30 : 580.72 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.30/580.72 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.30x = 580.72 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.30x = 148,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,199.95/421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.77

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