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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.01, 592.04 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.01, 592.04 and 232.53 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.01 : 592.04 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.01/592.04 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.01x = 592.04 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.01x = 137,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,663.68/429.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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