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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.58, 596.96 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.58, 596.96 and 255.54 is: 352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.58 : 596.96 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.58/596.96 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.58x = 596.96 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.58x = 152,545.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,545.88/432.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.64

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