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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.21, 592.40 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.21, 592.40 and 271.92 is: 375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.21 : 592.40 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.21/592.40 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.21x = 592.40 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.21x = 161,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,088.31/429.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.31

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