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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.52, 592.72 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.52, 592.72 and 243.04 is: 335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.52 : 592.72 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.52/592.72 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.52x = 592.72 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.52x = 144,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,054.67/429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.39

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