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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.54, 592.97 and 263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.54, 592.97 and 263.83 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.54 : 592.97 = 263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.54/592.97 = 263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.54x = 592.97 × 263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.54x = 156,443.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,443.28/429.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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