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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.19, 592.29 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.19, 592.29 and 252.16 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.19 : 592.29 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.19/592.29 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.19x = 592.29 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.19x = 149,354.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,354.05/429.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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