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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.89, 597.39 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.89, 597.39 and 255.80 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.89 : 597.39 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.89/597.39 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.89x = 597.39 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.89x = 152,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,812.36/432.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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