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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.46, 592.99 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.46, 592.99 and 263.75 is: 364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.46 : 592.99 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.46/592.99 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.46x = 592.99 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.46x = 156,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,397.49/429.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.17

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