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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.16, 591.96 and 281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.16, 591.96 and 281.92 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.16 : 591.96 = 281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.16/591.96 = 281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.16x = 591.96 × 281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.16x = 166,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,885.36/429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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