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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.29, 596.57 and 255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.29, 596.57 and 255.37 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.29 : 596.57 = 255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.29/596.57 = 255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.29x = 596.57 × 255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.29x = 152,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,346.08/432.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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