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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.79, 582.07 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.79, 582.07 and 255.98 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.79 : 582.07 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.79/582.07 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.79x = 582.07 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.79x = 148,997.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,997.87/421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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