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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.65, 581.78 and 255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.65, 581.78 and 255.83 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.65 : 581.78 = 255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.65/581.78 = 255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.65x = 581.78 × 255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.65x = 148,836.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,836.78/421.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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