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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.64, 597.06 and 257.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.64, 597.06 and 257.98 is: 356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.64 : 597.06 = 257.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.64/597.06 = 257.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.64x = 597.06 × 257.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.64x = 154,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,029.54/432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.02

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