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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.96, 592.10 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.96, 592.10 and 254.36 is: 351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.96 : 592.10 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.96/592.10 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.96x = 592.10 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.96x = 150,606.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,606.56/428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.10

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