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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.95, 592.07 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.95, 592.07 and 254.40 is: 351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.95 : 592.07 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.95/592.07 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.95x = 592.07 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.95x = 150,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,622.61/428.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.14

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