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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.82, 592.92 and 255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.82, 592.92 and 255.10 is: 351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.82 : 592.92 = 255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.82/592.92 = 255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.82x = 592.92 × 255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.82x = 151,253.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,253.89/429.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.90

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