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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.37, 592.38 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.37, 592.38 and 254.68 is: 351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.37 : 592.38 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.37/592.38 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.37x = 592.38 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.37x = 150,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,865.86/429.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.37

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