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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.90, 597.72 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.90, 597.72 and 258.48 is: 356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.90 : 597.72 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.90/597.72 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.90x = 597.72 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.90x = 154,498.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,498.67/432.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.89

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