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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.52, 592.80 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.52, 592.80 and 274.32 is: 378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.52 : 592.80 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.52/592.80 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.52x = 592.80 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.52x = 162,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,616.90/429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.60

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