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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.48, 592.26 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.48, 592.26 and 281.88 is: 388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.48 : 592.26 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.48/592.26 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.48x = 592.26 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.48x = 166,946.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,946.25/429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.72

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