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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.32, 592.38 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.32, 592.38 and 254.57 is: 351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.32 : 592.38 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.32/592.38 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.32x = 592.38 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.32x = 150,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,802.18/429.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.26

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