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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.58, 596.91 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.58, 596.91 and 255.52 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.58 : 596.91 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.58/596.91 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.58x = 596.91 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.58x = 152,522.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,522.44/432.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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