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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.57, 592.38 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.57, 592.38 and 373.68 is: 515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.57 : 592.38 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.57/592.38 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.57x = 592.38 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.57x = 221,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,360.56/429.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.31

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