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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.20, 592.32 and 313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.20, 592.32 and 313.28 is: 432.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.20 : 592.32 = 313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.20/592.32 = 313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.20x = 592.32 × 313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.20x = 185,562.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,562.01/429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.34

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