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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.33, 581.26 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.33, 581.26 and 255.48 is: 352.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.33 : 581.26 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.33/581.26 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.33x = 581.26 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.33x = 148,499.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,499.03/421.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.45

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