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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.50, 592.72 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.50, 592.72 and 254.81 is: 351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.50 : 592.72 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.50/592.72 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.50x = 592.72 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.50x = 151,031.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,031.83/429.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.64

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