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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.54, 596.97 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.54, 596.97 and 257.94 is: 356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.54 : 596.97 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.54/596.97 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.54x = 596.97 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.54x = 153,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,982.44/432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.00

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