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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.32, 592.50 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.32, 592.50 and 254.63 is: 351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.32 : 592.50 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.32/592.50 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.32x = 592.50 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.32x = 150,865.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,865.31/429.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.41

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