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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.14, 591.80 and 367.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.14, 591.80 and 367.17 is: 506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.14 : 591.80 = 367.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.14/591.80 = 367.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.14x = 591.80 × 367.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.14x = 217,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,289.37/429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.34

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