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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.33, 592.62 and 263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.33, 592.62 and 263.49 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.33 : 592.62 = 263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.33/592.62 = 263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.33x = 592.62 × 263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.33x = 156,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,149.44/429.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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