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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.28, 591.12 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.28, 591.12 and 363.64 is: 500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.28 : 591.12 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.28/591.12 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.28x = 591.12 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.28x = 214,954.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,954.88/429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.73

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