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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.08, 596.34 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.08, 596.34 and 254.96 is: 351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.08 : 596.34 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.08/596.34 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.08x = 596.34 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.08x = 152,039.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,039.86/432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.88

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