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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.39, 592.58 and 281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.39, 592.58 and 281.91 is: 389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.39 : 592.58 = 281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.39/592.58 = 281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.39x = 592.58 × 281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.39x = 167,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,054.23/429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.05

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