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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.29, 591.87 and 281.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.29, 591.87 and 281.67 is: 388.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.29 : 591.87 = 281.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.29/591.87 = 281.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.29x = 591.87 × 281.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.29x = 166,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,712.02/429.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.34

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