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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429, 592.02 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429, 592.02 and 385.80 is: 532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429 : 592.02 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429/592.02 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429x = 592.02 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429x = 228,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,401.32/429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.40

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