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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.99, 597.43 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.99, 597.43 and 258.39 is: 356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.99 : 597.43 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.99/597.43 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.99x = 597.43 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.99x = 154,369.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,369.94/432.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.52

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