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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.33, 592.21 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.33, 592.21 and 263.39 is: 363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.33 : 592.21 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.33/592.21 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.33x = 592.21 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.33x = 155,979.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,979.56/429.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.31

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