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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.09, 592.08 and 242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.09, 592.08 and 242.57 is: 334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.09 : 592.08 = 242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.09/592.08 = 242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.09x = 592.08 × 242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.09x = 143,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,617.89/429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.70

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