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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.83, 581.99 and 255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.83, 581.99 and 255.99 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.83 : 581.99 = 255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.83/581.99 = 255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.83x = 581.99 × 255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.83x = 148,982.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,982.34/421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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