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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.76, 597.21 and 258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.76, 597.21 and 258.10 is: 356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.76 : 597.21 = 258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.76/597.21 = 258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.76x = 597.21 × 258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.76x = 154,139.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,139.90/432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.18

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