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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.82, 581.94 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.82, 581.94 and 255.90 is: 353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.82 : 581.94 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.82/581.94 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.82x = 581.94 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.82x = 148,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,918.45/421.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.04

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