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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.15, 592.25 and 263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.15, 592.25 and 263.31 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.15 : 592.25 = 263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.15/592.25 = 263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.15x = 592.25 × 263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.15x = 155,945.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,945.35/429.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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