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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.67, 592.95 and 255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.67, 592.95 and 255.07 is: 352.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.67 : 592.95 = 255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.67/592.95 = 255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.67x = 592.95 × 255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.67x = 151,243.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,243.76/429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.00

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