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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.14, 592.00 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.14, 592.00 and 254.36 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.14 : 592.00 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.14/592.00 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.14x = 592.00 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.14x = 150,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,577.52/429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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