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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429, 592.01 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429, 592.01 and 242.49 is: 334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429 : 592.01 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429/592.01 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429x = 592.01 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429x = 143,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,556.50/429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.63

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