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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.45, 592.83 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.45, 592.83 and 280.14 is: 386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.45 : 592.83 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.45/592.83 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.45x = 592.83 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.45x = 166,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,075.40/429.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.72

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