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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429, 591.69 and 263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429, 591.69 and 263.07 is: 362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429 : 591.69 = 263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429/591.69 = 263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429x = 591.69 × 263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429x = 155,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,657.37/429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.84

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