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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.20, 592.44 and 272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.20, 592.44 and 272.10 is: 375.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.20 : 592.44 = 272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.20/592.44 = 272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.20x = 592.44 × 272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.20x = 161,202.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,202.92/429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.59

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