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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429, 591.80 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429, 591.80 and 254.24 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429 : 591.80 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429/591.80 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429x = 591.80 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429x = 150,459.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,459.23/429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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