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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.44, 592.74 and 272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.44, 592.74 and 272.17 is: 375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.44 : 592.74 = 272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.44/592.74 = 272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.44x = 592.74 × 272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.44x = 161,324.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,324.56/429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.66

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