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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.30, 592.92 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.30, 592.92 and 395.28 is: 545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.30 : 592.92 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.30/592.92 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.30x = 592.92 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.30x = 234,369.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,369.42/429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.93

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