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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.12, 591.96 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.12, 591.96 and 263.34 is: 363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.12 : 591.96 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.12/591.96 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.12x = 591.96 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.12x = 155,886.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,886.75/429.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.27

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