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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.34, 581.26 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.34, 581.26 and 255.26 is: 352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.34 : 581.26 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.34/581.26 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.34x = 581.26 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.34x = 148,375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,375.62/421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.15

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