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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.53, 581.52 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.53, 581.52 and 255.75 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.53 : 581.52 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.53/581.52 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.53x = 581.52 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.53x = 148,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,723.74/421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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