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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.44, 592.83 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.44, 592.83 and 272.30 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.44 : 592.83 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.44/592.83 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.44x = 592.83 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.44x = 161,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,424.64/429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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