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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.30, 592.36 and 289.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.30, 592.36 and 289.71 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.30 : 592.36 = 289.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.30/592.36 = 289.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.30x = 592.36 × 289.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.30x = 171,612.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,612.62/429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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