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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.59, 592.76 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.59, 592.76 and 252.51 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.59 : 592.76 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.59/592.76 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.59x = 592.76 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.59x = 149,676.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,676.57/429.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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