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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.19, 592.06 and 287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.19, 592.06 and 287.40 is: 396.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.19 : 592.06 = 287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.19/592.06 = 287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.19x = 592.06 × 287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.19x = 170,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,160.62/429.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.47

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