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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.42, 592.43 and 261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.42, 592.43 and 261.28 is: 360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.42 : 592.43 = 261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.42/592.43 = 261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.42x = 592.43 × 261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.42x = 154,789.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,789.28/429.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.46

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