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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.72, 592.98 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.72, 592.98 and 255 is: 351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.72 : 592.98 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.72/592.98 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.72x = 592.98 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.72x = 151,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,209.90/429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.88

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