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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.02, 592.07 and 281.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.02, 592.07 and 281.74 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.02 : 592.07 = 281.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.02/592.07 = 281.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.02x = 592.07 × 281.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.02x = 166,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,809.80/429.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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