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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.78, 597.26 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.78, 597.26 and 258.09 is: 356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.78 : 597.26 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.78/597.26 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.78x = 597.26 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.78x = 154,145.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,145.54/432.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.18

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