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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.99, 597.51 and 258.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.99, 597.51 and 258.35 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.99 : 597.51 = 258.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.99/597.51 = 258.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.99x = 597.51 × 258.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.99x = 154,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,363.72/432.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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