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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.24, 596.40 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.24, 596.40 and 255.24 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.24 : 596.40 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.24/596.40 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.24x = 596.40 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.24x = 152,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,225.14/432.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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