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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.12, 592.23 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.12, 592.23 and 271.80 is: 375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.12 : 592.23 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.12/592.23 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.12x = 592.23 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.12x = 160,968.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,968.11/429.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.11

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