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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.32, 581.36 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.32, 581.36 and 255.44 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.32 : 581.36 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.32/581.36 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.32x = 581.36 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.32x = 148,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,502.60/421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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