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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.04, 592.12 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.04, 592.12 and 254.38 is: 351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.04 : 592.12 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.04/592.12 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.04x = 592.12 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.04x = 150,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,623.49/429.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.07

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