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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.51, 592.59 and 261.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.51, 592.59 and 261.53 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.51 : 592.59 = 261.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.51/592.59 = 261.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.51x = 592.59 × 261.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.51x = 154,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,976.12/429.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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