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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.17, 592.11 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.17, 592.11 and 261.18 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.17 : 592.11 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.17/592.11 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.17x = 592.11 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.17x = 154,647.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,647.29/429.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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