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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.55, 581.75 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.55, 581.75 and 255.72 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.55 : 581.75 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.55/581.75 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.55x = 581.75 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.55x = 148,765.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,765.11/421.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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