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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.08, 592.02 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.08, 592.02 and 254.44 is: 351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.08 : 592.02 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.08/592.02 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.08x = 592.02 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.08x = 150,633.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,633.57/429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.06

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