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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.71, 592.79 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.71, 592.79 and 254.97 is: 351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.71 : 592.79 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.71/592.79 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.71x = 592.79 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.71x = 151,142.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,142.39/429.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.74

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