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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.24, 596.60 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.24, 596.60 and 255.22 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.24 : 596.60 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.24/596.60 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.24x = 596.60 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.24x = 152,264.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,264.25/432.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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