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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.64, 597.09 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.64, 597.09 and 257.99 is: 356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.64 : 597.09 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.64/597.09 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.64x = 597.09 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.64x = 154,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,039.78/432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.05

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