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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.56, 597.06 and 258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.56, 597.06 and 258.02 is: 356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.56 : 597.06 = 258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.56/597.06 = 258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.56x = 597.06 × 258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.56x = 154,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,053.42/432.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.14

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