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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.02, 592.02 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.02, 592.02 and 263.20 is: 363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.02 : 592.02 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.02/592.02 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.02x = 592.02 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.02x = 155,819.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,819.66/429.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.20

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