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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.14, 596.29 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.14, 596.29 and 255.12 is: 352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.14 : 596.29 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.14/596.29 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.14x = 596.29 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.14x = 152,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,127.42/432.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.04

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