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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.52, 592.76 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.52, 592.76 and 245.52 is: 338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.52 : 592.76 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.52/592.76 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.52x = 592.76 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.52x = 145,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,534.44/429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.83

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