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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.92, 592.02 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.92, 592.02 and 254.38 is: 351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.92 : 592.02 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.92/592.02 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.92x = 592.02 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.92x = 150,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,598.05/428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.11

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