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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.71, 582 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.71, 582 and 255.93 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.71 : 582 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.71/582 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.71x = 582 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.71x = 148,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,951.26/421.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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