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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.53, 592.73 and 233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.53, 592.73 and 233.03 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.53 : 592.73 = 233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.53/592.73 = 233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.53x = 592.73 × 233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.53x = 138,124.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,124.77/429.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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