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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.58, 592.69 and 263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.58, 592.69 and 263.78 is: 363.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.58 : 592.69 = 263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.58/592.69 = 263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.58x = 592.69 × 263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.58x = 156,339.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,339.77/429.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.94

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