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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.59, 592.98 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.59, 592.98 and 272.50 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.59 : 592.98 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.59/592.98 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.59x = 592.98 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.59x = 161,587.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,587.05/429.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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