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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.34, 596.63 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.34, 596.63 and 255.29 is: 352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.34 : 596.63 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.34/596.63 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.34x = 596.63 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.34x = 152,311.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,311.33/432.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.30

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