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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.86, 597.33 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.86, 597.33 and 255.84 is: 353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.86 : 597.33 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.86/597.33 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.86x = 597.33 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.86x = 152,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,820.91/432.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.05

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