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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.74, 597.26 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.74, 597.26 and 255.69 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.74 : 597.26 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.74/597.26 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.74x = 597.26 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.74x = 152,714.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,714.05/432.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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