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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.99, 592.04 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.99, 592.04 and 242.49 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.99 : 592.04 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.99/592.04 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.99x = 592.04 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.99x = 143,562.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,562.57/428.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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