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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.55, 592.74 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.55, 592.74 and 261.64 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.55 : 592.74 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.55/592.74 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.55x = 592.74 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.55x = 155,083.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,083.01/429.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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