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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.91, 597.34 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.91, 597.34 and 255.86 is: 353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.91 : 597.34 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.91/597.34 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.91x = 597.34 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.91x = 152,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,836.11/432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.04

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