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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.79, 597.25 and 258.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.79, 597.25 and 258.23 is: 356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.79 : 597.25 = 258.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.79/597.25 = 258.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.79x = 597.25 × 258.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.79x = 154,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,227.87/432.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.36

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