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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.39, 591.27 and 394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.39, 591.27 and 394.31 is: 542.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.39 : 591.27 = 394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.39/591.27 = 394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.39x = 591.27 × 394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.39x = 233,143.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,143.67/429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.96

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