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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.36, 592.44 and 261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.36, 592.44 and 261.28 is: 360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.36 : 592.44 = 261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.36/592.44 = 261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.36x = 592.44 × 261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.36x = 154,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,792.72/429.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.52

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