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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.41, 596.55 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.41, 596.55 and 255.39 is: 352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.41 : 596.55 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.41/596.55 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.41x = 596.55 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.41x = 152,352.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,352.90/432.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.34

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