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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.01, 590.54 and 370.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.01, 590.54 and 370.19 is: 509.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.01 : 590.54 = 370.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.01/590.54 = 370.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.01x = 590.54 × 370.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.01x = 218,610.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,610.39/429.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.57

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