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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.53, 592.52 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.53, 592.52 and 336.24 is: 463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.53 : 592.52 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.53/592.52 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.53x = 592.52 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.53x = 199,227.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,227.24/429.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.83

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