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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.95, 597.51 and 258.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.95, 597.51 and 258.29 is: 356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.95 : 597.51 = 258.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.95/597.51 = 258.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.95x = 597.51 × 258.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.95x = 154,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,327.87/432.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.46

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