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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.44, 592.64 and 263.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.44, 592.64 and 263.59 is: 363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.44 : 592.64 = 263.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.44/592.64 = 263.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.44x = 592.64 × 263.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.44x = 156,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,213.74/429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.76

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