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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.51, 596.83 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.51, 596.83 and 255.48 is: 352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.51 : 596.83 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.51/596.83 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.51x = 596.83 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.51x = 152,476.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,476.85/432.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.54

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