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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.15, 592.56 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.15, 592.56 and 377.31 is: 520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.15 : 592.56 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.15/592.56 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.15x = 592.56 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.15x = 223,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,578.81/429.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.98

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