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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.24, 592.37 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.24, 592.37 and 242.76 is: 335.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.24 : 592.37 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.24/592.37 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.24x = 592.37 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.24x = 143,802.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,802.53/429.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.02

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