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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.09, 592.22 and 254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.09, 592.22 and 254.55 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.09 : 592.22 = 254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.09/592.22 = 254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.09x = 592.22 × 254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.09x = 150,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,748.33/429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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