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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.46, 592.74 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.46, 592.74 and 254.86 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.46 : 592.74 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.46/592.74 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.46x = 592.74 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.46x = 151,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,065.72/429.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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