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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.02, 592.01 and 263.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.02, 592.01 and 263.21 is: 363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.02 : 592.01 = 263.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.02/592.01 = 263.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.02x = 592.01 × 263.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.02x = 155,822.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,822.95/429.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.21

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