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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 581.41 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 581.41 and 255.59 is: 352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 581.41 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/581.41 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 581.41 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 148,601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,601.93/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.61

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