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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.80, 597.18 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.80, 597.18 and 258.12 is: 356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.80 : 597.18 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.80/597.18 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.80x = 597.18 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.80x = 154,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,144.10/432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.16

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