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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.31, 596.59 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.31, 596.59 and 257.66 is: 355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.31 : 596.59 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.31/596.59 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.31x = 596.59 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.31x = 153,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,717.38/432.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.57

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