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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.52, 592.32 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.52, 592.32 and 318.88 is: 439.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.52 : 592.32 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.52/592.32 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.52x = 592.32 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.52x = 188,879.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,879.00/429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.74

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