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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.11, 592.16 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.11, 592.16 and 254.45 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.11 : 592.16 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.11/592.16 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.11x = 592.16 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.11x = 150,672.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,672.79/429.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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