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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.38, 592.77 and 289.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.38, 592.77 and 289.73 is: 399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.38 : 592.77 = 289.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.38/592.77 = 289.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.38x = 592.77 × 289.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.38x = 171,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,740.86/429.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.98

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