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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.10, 592.31 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.10, 592.31 and 254.54 is: 351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.10 : 592.31 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.10/592.31 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.10x = 592.31 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.10x = 150,768.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,768.70/429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.36

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