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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.50, 581.61 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.50, 581.61 and 255.69 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.50 : 581.61 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.50/581.61 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.50x = 581.61 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.50x = 148,711.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,711.86/421.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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