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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.64, 592.86 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.64, 592.86 and 254.92 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.64 : 592.86 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.64/592.86 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.64x = 592.86 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.64x = 151,131.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,131.87/429.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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