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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.64, 596.97 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.64, 596.97 and 255.61 is: 352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.64 : 596.97 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.64/596.97 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.64x = 596.97 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.64x = 152,588.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,588.89/432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.69

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