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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.01, 591.03 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.01, 591.03 and 355.10 is: 489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.01 : 591.03 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.01/591.03 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.01x = 591.03 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.01x = 209,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,871.80/429.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.20

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