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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.71, 592.85 and 255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.71, 592.85 and 255.05 is: 351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.71 : 592.85 = 255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.71/592.85 = 255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.71x = 592.85 × 255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.71x = 151,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,205.12/429.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.88

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