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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.01, 592.04 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.01, 592.04 and 254.25 is: 350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.01 : 592.04 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.01/592.04 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.01x = 592.04 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.01x = 150,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,526.81/429.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.87

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