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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.61, 592.86 and 255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.61, 592.86 and 255.01 is: 351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.61 : 592.86 = 255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.61/592.86 = 255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.61x = 592.86 × 255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.61x = 151,185.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,185.23/429.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.91

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