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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.08, 592.13 and 252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.08, 592.13 and 252.17 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.08 : 592.13 = 252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.08/592.13 = 252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.08x = 592.13 × 252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.08x = 149,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,315.09/429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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