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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.14, 591.95 and 263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.14, 591.95 and 263.30 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.14 : 591.95 = 263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.14/591.95 = 263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.14x = 591.95 × 263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.14x = 155,856.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,856.16/429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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