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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.57, 592.48 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.57, 592.48 and 272.04 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.57 : 592.48 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.57/592.48 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.57x = 592.48 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.57x = 161,177.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,177.16/429.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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