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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.17, 592.31 and 296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.17, 592.31 and 296.60 is: 409.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.17 : 592.31 = 296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.17/592.31 = 296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.17x = 592.31 × 296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.17x = 175,676.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,676.93/429.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.35

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