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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.25, 592.12 and 263.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.25, 592.12 and 263.17 is: 363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.25 : 592.12 = 263.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.25/592.12 = 263.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.25x = 592.12 × 263.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.25x = 155,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,828.22/429.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.02

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