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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.51, 592.48 and 271.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.51, 592.48 and 271.85 is: 375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.51 : 592.48 = 271.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.51/592.48 = 271.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.51x = 592.48 × 271.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.51x = 161,062.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,062.73/429.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.00

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