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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.14, 591.58 and 369.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.14, 591.58 and 369.87 is: 509.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.14 : 591.58 = 369.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.14/591.58 = 369.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.14x = 591.58 × 369.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.14x = 218,807.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,807.69/429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.87

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