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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.62, 593.10 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.62, 593.10 and 254.96 is: 351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.62 : 593.10 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.62/593.10 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.62x = 593.10 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.62x = 151,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,216.78/429.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.98

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