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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.57, 592.81 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.57, 592.81 and 254.91 is: 351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.57 : 592.81 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.57/592.81 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.57x = 592.81 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.57x = 151,113.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,113.20/429.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.78

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