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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.10, 591.72 and 381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.10, 591.72 and 381.68 is: 526.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.10 : 591.72 = 381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.10/591.72 = 381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.10x = 591.72 × 381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.10x = 225,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,848.45/429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.34

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