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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.99, 597.54 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.99, 597.54 and 255.96 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.99 : 597.54 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.99/597.54 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.99x = 597.54 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.99x = 152,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,946.34/432.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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