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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.30, 592.10 and 311.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.30, 592.10 and 311.29 is: 429.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.30 : 592.10 = 311.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.30/592.10 = 311.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.30x = 592.10 × 311.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.30x = 184,313.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,313.25/429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.33

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