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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.41, 592.45 and 261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.41, 592.45 and 261.43 is: 360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.41 : 592.45 = 261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.41/592.45 = 261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.41x = 592.45 × 261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.41x = 154,882.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,882.07/429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.68

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