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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.36, 581.49 and 255.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.36, 581.49 and 255.55 is: 352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.36 : 581.49 = 255.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.36/581.49 = 255.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.36x = 581.49 × 255.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.36x = 148,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,599.77/421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.67

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