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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.36, 592.38 and 289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.36, 592.38 and 289.74 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.36 : 592.38 = 289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.36/592.38 = 289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.36x = 592.38 × 289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.36x = 171,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,636.18/429.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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