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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.33, 592.50 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.33, 592.50 and 263.72 is: 363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.33 : 592.50 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.33/592.50 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.33x = 592.50 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.33x = 156,256.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,256.57/429.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.95

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