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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.57, 592.62 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.57, 592.62 and 261.50 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.57 : 592.62 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.57/592.62 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.57x = 592.62 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.57x = 154,966.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,966.19/429.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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