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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.56, 581.54 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.56, 581.54 and 251.13 is: 346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.56 : 581.54 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.56/581.54 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.56x = 581.54 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.56x = 146,043.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,043.07/421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.43

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