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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.19, 592.37 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.19, 592.37 and 254.50 is: 351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.19 : 592.37 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.19/592.37 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.19x = 592.37 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.19x = 150,758.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,758.17/429.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.26

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