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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.56, 592.74 and 243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.56, 592.74 and 243.02 is: 335.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.56 : 592.74 = 243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.56/592.74 = 243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.56x = 592.74 × 243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.56x = 144,047.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,047.67/429.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.34

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