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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.32, 592.98 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.32, 592.98 and 373.88 is: 516.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.32 : 592.98 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.32/592.98 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.32x = 592.98 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.32x = 221,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,703.36/429.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.41

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