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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.03, 592.11 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.03, 592.11 and 254.39 is: 351.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.03 : 592.11 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.03/592.11 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.03x = 592.11 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.03x = 150,623.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,623.90/429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.08

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