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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.67, 581.85 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.67, 581.85 and 255.80 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.67 : 581.85 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.67/581.85 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.67x = 581.85 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.67x = 148,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,837.23/421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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