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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.48, 592.80 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.48, 592.80 and 263.70 is: 363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.48 : 592.80 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.48/592.80 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.48x = 592.80 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.48x = 156,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,321.36/429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.98

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