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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.38, 592.60 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.38, 592.60 and 359.32 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.38 : 592.60 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.38/592.60 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.38x = 592.60 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.38x = 212,933.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,933.03/429.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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