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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429, 592.14 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429, 592.14 and 291 is: 401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429 : 592.14 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429/592.14 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429x = 592.14 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429x = 172,312.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,312.74/429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.66

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