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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.76, 597.22 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.76, 597.22 and 258.12 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.76 : 597.22 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.76/597.22 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.76x = 597.22 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.76x = 154,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,154.43/432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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