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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.27, 592.88 and 382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.27, 592.88 and 382.65 is: 528.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.27 : 592.88 = 382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.27/592.88 = 382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.27x = 592.88 × 382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.27x = 226,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,865.53/429.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.49

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