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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.99, 597.20 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.99, 597.20 and 258.30 is: 356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.99 : 597.20 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.99/597.20 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.99x = 597.20 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.99x = 154,255.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,255.47/432.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.26

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