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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.09, 592.14 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.09, 592.14 and 254.44 is: 351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.09 : 592.14 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.09/592.14 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.09x = 592.14 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.09x = 150,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,664.10/429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.12

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