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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.25, 592.41 and 263.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.25, 592.41 and 263.43 is: 363.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.25 : 592.41 = 263.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.25/592.41 = 263.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.25x = 592.41 × 263.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.25x = 156,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,055.60/429.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.55

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