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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.89, 597.17 and 258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.89, 597.17 and 258.11 is: 356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.89 : 597.17 = 258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.89/597.17 = 258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.89x = 597.17 × 258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.89x = 154,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,135.55/432.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.06

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