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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.10, 591.98 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.10, 591.98 and 263.25 is: 363.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.10 : 591.98 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.10/591.98 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.10x = 591.98 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.10x = 155,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,838.74/429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.18

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