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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.28, 592.32 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.28, 592.32 and 263.52 is: 363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.28 : 592.32 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.28/592.32 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.28x = 592.32 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.28x = 156,088.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,088.17/429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.60

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