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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.37, 591.97 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.37, 591.97 and 350.60 is: 483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.37 : 591.97 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.37/591.97 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.37x = 591.97 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.37x = 207,545.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,545.29/429.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.37

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